City of Jacksonville, TX
The City implemented a performance contract with Performance Services to implement a smart water meter project that resulted in significant savings and the 2021 Smart 50 Award from Smart Cities Connect.
St. Joseph County, IN
The County selected Performance Services to address high utility/operating costs. The solution included upgrades to 11 buildings that resulted in a net zero budget impact over the bond term and 31% energy use reduction.
City of Livingston, TN
The City selected Performance Services to address high pumping and energy costs. The solution includes a new SCADA system at the wastewater treatment plant and installing a large solar array.
How We're Different.
- Solutions that respect limited budgets
- Owner control throughout the planning, design, and construction process
- Experts in creating high-performance buildings and systems with lower operating costs
- An in-house engineering team that listens intently
- Transparent, open-book pricing with Owner approved subcontractors
- A no change orders guarantee within the agreed to scope of work
- Enjoyable process and outcome that exceeds expectations
- 100% customer satisfaction commitment
Your Questions, Answered.
A few options include public-private partnerships, grants and subsidies, leasing agreements, or municipal bonds. However, intelligent street lighting can also be installed as part of an energy savings performance contract without any upfront capital. This flexible funding alternative helps cities, towns, counties, and state governments use energy savings and avoid capital costs to pay for improvements. As a result, no up-front capital is required. Projects are financed and repaid with guaranteed energy and efficiency savings from the newly installed equipment.
Ultimately, the funding approach will depend on the city’s financial situation, goals, available resources, and the level of support from stakeholders. It’s essential to assess various options, evaluate the long-term financial implications, and choose a strategy that aligns with the city’s vision.
Yes, cities and towns of all sizes can benefit from smart technology. The beauty of this technology is there is no one model. Key components can be implemented singularly or in conjunction with others depending on city needs. For example, smart LED streetlights are a great first step in implementing smart infrastructure. They can provide a foundation from which other components can be added in the future.
Energy savings performance contracts are a more attractive procurement option than the traditional construction process, which requires low-bidder awards.
Our guaranteed energy savings contracts are self-funded and enable owners to choose best value products and equipment, including the selection of quality subcontractors. Building improvements can include products and services for HVAC systems and controls, lighting, windows, roofs, doors, plumbing, wastewater systems, life safety systems, and even renewable energy systems.
Networked streetlights are designed to be the foundational component of smart city management as they create a framework for narrowband and broadband communications. They act as a series of nodes within a larger networked infrastructure. As a result, the smart streetlights interact and integrate with various smart devices and provide additional smart services to the public, such as WiFi or 5G networks.
Additionally, when integrated with smart transportation systems, these streetlights can detect traffic congestion and automatically adjust signal timings to alleviate congestion. Furthermore, they can be synchronized with other smart city solutions, such as waste management and parking management, to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Contact our Team.
Contact us today to learn how your city or town can install smart LED streetlighting. Our in-house engineers are ready to answer your questions and design the right solution, tailored to your needs and goals.
